The sprawling grounds of Royal Lodge have long served as a fortress of privacy for former Prince Andrew, but the gates have finally closed on his decades-long residency. A new report suggests the eviction was anything but amicable, marked by a final, defiant stand against the orders of the Crown.
His departure from his home for over 20 years signals the most significant physical shift in Andrew's status since his public fall from grace began years ago. According to sources, the disgraced royal tried his best to keep the residence, but to no avail.
Former Prince Andrew had occupied the 30-room Windsor estate for approximately 22 years, treating the property as a permanent sanctuary. This tenure came to a sharp halt when King Charles III formally ordered his younger brother to vacate the premises, citing the need for a more streamlined and cost-effective royal estate.
The King reportedly cut off his controversial sibling's substantial annual allowance, which had previously funded the astronomical upkeep of the historic home. The transition was reportedly met with fierce resistance from the former Duke of York, who viewed the eviction as a personal slight.
Sources claim he stubbornly refused to cooperate with the timeline, allegedly using his late mother, Queen Elizabeth, in his defence. An unnamed source toldthe Sunthat Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie's father made it clear he 'did not want to leave'. A different insider corroborated the claim.
'He refused to leave or take any responsibility,' the source said. 'When he was told to get out, he was so arrogant and deluded he repeatedly shouted, "But I'm the Queen's second son, you can't do this to me."'
His appeal to his late mother's status did little to sway the King, who remained firm in his decision to evict Andrew from the residence.
By February, Andrew's resistance had been exhausted, and the logistical reality of his new life began to take shape. He has now moved into Wood Farm, a far more modest farmhouse located on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, perBBC.
While the property holds deep sentimental value as the place where the late Prince Philip spent his retirement, it is a stark contrast to the grandeur of Windsor. The move marks a definitive downsizing for Andrew, who no longer enjoys the sprawling staff or security detail associated with his former home.
Wood Farm offers a secluded existence, away from the intense scrutiny of the London press and the daily operations of the working royals. This relocation is viewed by many as the final chapter in his forced withdrawal from public life and royal privilege.
Source: International Business Times UK
